
Weekly Highlights August 27, 2018
AHCC Board Member of The Week! Robin Brule Chief Strategist Innovation Central City of Albuquerque rbrule@cabq.gov Meet Robin Brule Member Events Ask the Expert: Business Funding & Alternative Financing 08/28/2018 2018 Visit Albuquerque Annual Meeting Luncheon 08/28/2018 AHCC El Portal - Membership Orientation 08/28/2018 Medical Cannabis Patients Oriantation/ Cannabis 101 Presentation 09/01/2018 Medical Cannabis 101/ Patient Orientation Seminar 09/01/2018 GriefShare: A Faith-Based Grief Recovery Support Group 09/05/2018- 12/12/2018 NetworkingPartners.Org COORS Chapter Meeting 09/06/2018 AHCC MOBILE APP We're excited to announce that we have launched the New Albuquerque Hispano Chamber App. Available on both Apple & Android Platform.... It's Membership at Your Fingertips! Download yours today! Committee of the Month Health & Wellness Committee 2018 Health & Wellness Committee - Shelley Rael – shelleyraelrdn@gmail.com Hispano Staff Liaison: Shannon Jacques – 505-842-9003 – shannon@ahcnm.org Meeting Schedule: Monthly – Second Tuesday @ 4pm – AHCC Campus Boardroom. Commitment: To serve as a leader in the community to promote, educate and provide resources to local businesses by advocating economic prosperity, stimulating healthy work environments and improving the quality of life for success. Shelley Rael C & T Partner Events Trip Details Express Employment Pro's Ribbon Cutting Jason Collin Photography El Cambio Fun Peru & Chile Trade Mission More Information Membership 1309 Fourth Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-842-9003 \| AHCNM.org AHCC Social Media AHCNM	Featured Member of The Week Featured Member of the Week The PC Place, Inc. Stephen & Sonia Armijo (505) 293- 1867 – p cplace @nmia.com https://www.pc-place.com/ Member Since 2001 Click for More Information AHCC Events AHCC EL PORTAL - MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION August 28th 2018, 9:00am MDT - 10:30am MDT Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 AHCC AUGUST AMBASSADOR MEETING August 28th 2018, 1:30pm MDT - 2:30pm MDT Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce 1309 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 AHCC BIZ GRATIS ISLETA CASINO TRIPLE 777’S CLUB August 29th 2018, 5:30pm MDT - 7:30pm MDT Isleta Resort & Casino 11000 Broadway Southeast, Albuquerque, NM 87105, NET@5 AFTER HOURS NETWORKING August 30th 2018, 5:00pm MDT - 7:00pm MDT FIAT of Albuquerque 5700 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 Job Fair 4^th Annual Employment Event sponsored by Rio Metro Tuesday, August 28^th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Manzano Mesa Multi-Generational Center 501 Elizabeth St. SE, Albuquerque 87123 BIG Employment Event includes Hundreds of Job Opportunities! *(August 27, 2018 – Albuquerque, NM)* – For the 4^th year in a row, the New Mexico Workforce Connection and Rio Metro Regional Transit District are joining forces to help those looking for work find their “track to success”. It’s the “*4th Annual Employment Event”, sponsored by Rio Metro. There will be more nearly 50-participating employers with hundreds of job openings. The event takes place on Tuesday, August 28^th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manzano Mesa Multi-Generational Center in southeast Albuquerque. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a current resume and dress for success. Attendees will not only get an opportunity to meet potential future employers face-to-face, but there will also be some on-the-spot-hiring that day. The first 200-attendees receive a Rail Runner day pass and a free tote bag. You can find information about the Employment Event at riometro.org For a list of participating employers, visit jobs.state.nm.us Contact:* Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Communications Mgr. (505) 239-8612, ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov Lobo Day Comcast Supports Veterans Comcast Expands Internet Essentials Program to Include Low-Income Veterans More than 157,000 veterans call New Mexico home, but unfortunately, more than 36,000 New Mexico veterans lived below the poverty level in the last year, according to the United States Census Bureau. At Comcast, we’re working to bridge the digital divide for all New Mexicans. We’re excited to share that for the eleventh time in seven years, we are expanding the eligibility of the Internet Essentials program to include low-income veterans. Internet Essentials is the largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S. Since 2011, the company has connected more than six million low-income Americans to the Internet. Including: 132,000 individuals across New Mexico 76,000 individuals in Albuquerque 17,200 individuals in Las Cruces 11,2000 individuals in Santa Fe Full Story AHCC Barelas Economic Opportunity Center (BEOC) “This program will nurture small businesses by connecting them to critical resources; helping them to grow faster, creating jobs and strengthening our economy. The series will be six classes each quarter (every 3 months), with mandatory one-on-one pre-assessments/consultations beginning in September and the second cohort launch on September 25th, 2018.” Click Here for More Info The Entrepreneurial Mindset Program A powerful learning program designed to educate and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. Begins: September 6th 2018, 6:00pm MDT Ends: September 27th 2018, 8:00pm MDT Hire Apprentices Train employees to fit your company culture and pace. Gain reliable workers that compliment company goals and expectations. Reduce turnover by creating skilled and experienced employees who are productive, flexible and dedicated. AHCC Trainings & Classes To register email: *JANA@AHCNM.ORG* Excel Training Introductory and intermediate series recurring on the first Tuesday of every month. Taught by our Mission Partner, award-winning Catholic Charities Education Opportunity Center. Classes will run in 4-week series Comcast Skill-Up Offering customized and responsive classes adapted to participants’ needs in the following areas: Microsoft training (Word, Excel & Outlook), resume building and job search/interview skills, and customer service training.
Weekly Highlights - Weekly Highlights August 27, 2018